Reviews Archive
Teabreak Theatre's Sleeping Beauty - a magical zoom adventure on line to 30 December 2020. 4****. William Russell
Princes Rose is waiting to be rescued by a Prince - a magical adventure for Christmas.
The Haunting of Alice Bowles by Philip Franks. Original Theatre on Line to 28 February 2021.. 4****. William Russell.
A ghost story to chill at Christmas - M R James with some original twists by Phlip Franks.
Snow White in the Seven Months of Lockdown by John Savournin and David Eaton. King's Head theatre on line. to 31 December 2020. 4****. William Russell.
A panto like no other - not to be missed. John Savournin as the dame is a delight to the eye and ear.
A Christmas Carol - Polka Theatre, from 18 December 2020.4****. William Russell.
Dickens in a toy theatre suitable for tiny tots +4 years of age
The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk by Daniel Jamieson. Kneehigh Theatre on demand until 18th December 2020: **** Mark Courtice
Proper theatre, sure footed, layered, with a moving love story at its heart
The Fabulist Fox Sister by Luke Bateman and Michael Conley. Southwark Playhouse online 4 to 5 December 2020. 3***. William Russell
Three Sisters - who fooled the world into believing the dead can be contacted and created Spiritualism.
The Nutcracker - Birmingham Royal Ballet on line 18-24 December 2020
An invitation to the dance - a Christmas treat
Jack and the Beanstalk - words and music by Peter Duncan. Everyman cinemas and on line. 4****. William Russell
A real Christmas pudding stuffed with fun and frolic to be found in panto land with Jack, Jill and Buttercup a genuine how now brown cow.
The Habit of Art by Alan Bennett re-released by the Original Theatre Company..
A second chance to see Alan Bennett's splendid play. Theatres may still be closed near you but there is still life out there.
Looking a Lot Like Christmas - a diary date for 16 December 2020 at 7.30pm. William Russell
Christmas cheer - something to brighten up the gloom.
Rendezvous with Marlene by Ute Lemper - screening. 5*****. William Russell
Dietrich recalled by Lemper - unforgettable.
Original Theatre double bill from 12 November 2020. Free 4**** feast with added relish. William Russell
The vulnerable in lock down - Miriam and Nicky.
15 Heroines - new plays telling the stories of women in classical myth. Jermyn Street Theatre & Digital Theatre + On line from 9 - 14 November 2020. 4 ****. William Russell
The women of Greek myth brilliantly conjured up in today's world
Coming attractions on line - and hopefully on stage. William Russell
Some coming attractions
Little Wars by Steven Carl McCasland. A rehearsed reading on line until 8 November 2020. William Russell.
Dazzling performances - thought provoking play.
I Wish to Die Singing - Voices from the Armenian Genocide by Neil McPherson. The Finborough on line from 1 November 2020. **** William Russell
Activist theatre at its best
Crave by Sarah Kane. Chichester Festival Theatre to 7 November 2020 & streamed. 4****. William Russell
Poetic, disturbing, apocalyptic.
Truth To Power Cafe - No Borders - world premiere on line 16 - 18 October 2020 and on tour in 2021. 4****. William Russell.
A polemic on people with power over you.
Apollo 13 - The Dark Side of the Moon by Torbin Betts. Original Theatre on line to 31 December 2020. 4****. William Russell.
A perilous return journey from space
Wait for Me, book,music and lyrics by Sam Cassidy. On line. 4**** William Russell
A heavenly dance musical.